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Sony PCG-FX Glossary, a better understanding of your VAIO computer

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			Glossary

User
User			This section refers to terms used in this manual. These terms and definitions have been compiled to provide you with
Notebook
Notebook			a better understanding of your VAIO computer.
			a better understanding of your VAIO computer.
			Term	Definition
Sony
Sony			<F1> key	The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most software.
			<F1> key

			10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second) and 100
				Mbps. The 100BASE-TX is a very direct derivative of 10BASE-T. Its 100 Mbps speed is achieved
				by simply sending the signal 10 times faster.

			ACPI	Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, a power management specification.
				ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount
				of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, a CD-ROM player can
				be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use.

			Application recovery	A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on
				the computer. Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application
				does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly.

			Application recovery CD-ROM	CD-ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that were
				available when the computer was purchased. The CD-ROM is supplied with the computer.

			BIOS	An acronym for Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is a program that enables the computer
				to start when you turn it on. It monitors the data stream between the operating system and
				the computer’s hardware devices.

			CardBus	CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card. The CardBus technology allows
				computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are
				concerned. See PCMCIA.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Energy Star Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Customizing your notebook Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Your notebook and its accessories Following hardware items are in the box: Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Placement of an external display Tilt stands Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Back Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Page Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer Open the cover of the battery bay Pull out the battery pack Using the second battery pack Charging the second battery pack To charge the second battery pack, proceed as follows: Keep the battery pack 2When the battery indicator stops flashing, the battery is fully charged Page Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Registering your notebook Using the keyboard Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Using the touchpad Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive or DVD-ROM Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function <Fn>+<F <Fn>+<F8 Using the weight saver Page Using the floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Page Removing a diskette To remove a diskette, proceed as follows: Wait until the LED indicator (1) turns off Press the eject button (2) to remove the diskette Removing the floppy disk drive Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Page Removing a PC Card Using Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices with copyright protection exchanged or played back SonicStage Compatible devices Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator 6 Turn on the computer Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Page Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your Documentation CD-ROM Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Enter System Time Exit Get Default Values Turn Off Computer <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete Windows Task Manager Click Shut Down and then Turn Off <Ctrl About the display About CDs and diskettes Display Settings settings If you see video but cannot hear sound, check all of the following: ❑ Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player 1Click Start and then My Computer Compact Disc 3Select Properties Recording Apply About sound About the modem About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate About power management Precautions Changing the memory Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Page Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling diskettes On handling CDs On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling Memory Stick™ (optional) Specifications Page Page Glossary